Course Schedule

Tentative Class Calendar and Readings (Schedule subject to change at instructor’s discretion)

WeekDatesLectureReading AssignmentsAssignments
1Introduction to the Course &
Introduction to Workplace Diversity
Chapter 1
Science Policy Forum Article
Discussion Post 1
Reaction Paper
2Understanding Civility and Cultural CompetenceChapter 3Discussion Post 2
3LegislationChapter 2
Recent Executive Orders
NYT Article
Discussion Post 3
Reaction Paper
4Introduction to Groups, Race, and EthnicityChapter 4 Discussion Post 4
5Black/African American Individuals Chapter 5 (Sections 5.1.1- 5.1.10)
NYT Article
Discussion Post 5
Reaction Paper
6Hispanic/Latino Americans & Asian AmericansChapter 5 (Sections 5.2.1- 5.3.7)
Discussion Post 6
7European Americans, Native Americans, and Multi-racial AmericansChapter 6Discussion Post 7
8GenderChapter 7
NYT Article
Discussion Post 8
Reaction Paper
9Work & FamilyChapter 8Discussion Post 9
10Sexual OrientationChapter 9Discussion Post 10
11ReligionChapter 10Discussion Post 11
12Age, Ability and AppearanceChapter 11
NYT Article
Discussion Post 12
Reaction Paper
13Diversity in Global ContextChapter 12Discussion Post 13
14Organizational Diversity & Inclusion InitiativesReview Article: Portocarrero & Carter, 2022
Discussion Post 14
Reaction Paper
15Case Study Work WeekCase Study
Finals Week